We hear a lot about inflammation. Internally, it can be linked to accelerated aging, heart disease, cancer, irritable bowel and chron’s disease, and arthritis. So what is inflammation? Think about what happens when you cut your finger. It swells and turns red as your body sends white blood cells to the injury site to prevent […]
Happiness blends mindset, stress balance and brain chemistry. Gratitude, relationships, purpose and healthy habits support mood, resilience and long term emotional wellbeing!! Could the secrets of being happy be as basic as outlook and a few adjustments to everyday life? There is certainly a physiologic component to mood, but lifestyle adjustments can help. In a […]
Type 2 diabetes stems from insulin resistance driven by excess sugar and refined carbs. Low carb whole foods, minerals, healthy fats and stress control can stabilize blood glucose naturally!! If you have type 2 diabetes, you were probably given Metformin and told it was a life sentence. But did you know it is possible to […]
Chronic stress raises cortisol, spikes blood sugar and insulin, drives belly fat and cravings. Balance sleep, diet and adaptogenic herbs to support adrenal health and weight loss!! If you’re having trouble losing weight, you might think about food first, but did you consider how your hormones affect weight loss? Cortisol, one of your main stress […]
Boost winter immunity with sleep, vitamin D, zinc, probiotic foods, low sugar diet and medicinal mushrooms to protect gut health, reduce inflammation and prevent cold and flu naturally!! Many of us equate fall and winter with cold and flu season, but what if you made it through the entire season without getting sick? What if […]
Weight maintenance guide highlighting protein intake, healthy fats, fiber, probiotics, green tea, burst training, bone broth, and quality sleep to balance blood sugar, support metabolism, and prevent cravings. Have you recently achieved your healthy weight? Congrats! If you’ve been on a weight loss plan, these are great guidelines to maintain your healthy weight. Let’s take […]
Tulsi or holy basil tea is an adaptogenic herb that supports cortisol balance, hormone health, immune defense, antioxidant protection, energy, sleep, and stress resilience. Have you heard of tulsi? Tulsi is also known as holy basil, which is a really nice adaptogenic herb. Adaptogens balance the body and promote healthy stress response as needed. For […]
Balance hormones naturally by reducing sugar and alcohol, prioritizing sleep, supporting liver detox, lowering stress, and using targeted supplements to improve PMS, energy, mood, weight, and overall endocrine health. Hormones. Does that word conjure up feelings of moodiness, concern about acne, sugar cravings, irritability, weight gain, the feeling of being at war with your body? […]
Adrenal burnout, or HPA axis dysfunction, links chronic stress to fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, and hormone imbalance. Learn testing, nutrition, sleep, and adaptogens to restore cortisol rhythm. Adrenal burnout. It means fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and maybe even weight gain, caused by low cortisol, poor mitochondrial function, and unbalanced hormones. If you told your doctor you suspected […]
Learn practical stress management tips to prevent adrenal fatigue and hormone imbalance, including sleep, adaptogenic herbs, blood sugar balance, mindful breathing, nutrition and self care. We’re all exposed to stress. It’s part of life. Death, divorce, marriage (positive stress counts, too!), having a baby, working too long and hard, not sleeping enough, chugging coffee, hours-long […]